Going to college is such an exciting and wonderful experience, but it can be frightening and overwhelming at the same time. If you're living at school, there is a lot of prep work as far as what you need to bring and what you need to know. We hope this will help you get started:
Cengage Learning: Textbooks, Tools, and Resources... (www.cengage.com)
Cengage Learning: Textbooks, Tools, and Resources... (www.cengage.com)
Cengage Learning is a leading provider of innovative
teaching, learning, technology, services, and research solutions for the
academic student (K-12 and higher education), and teaching professional. They
provide exceptional published materials, course-driven digital solutions, and
personalized solutions to accelerate student engagement and reconstruct a
student’s learning experience. Cengage has a few goals that sit high above the
rest of their list. They want students to be engaged (as it almost always ensures
success and they believe engagement is the foundation of learning), they want
to improve learning outcomes, and they want students to achieve their education
goals, fostering academic excellence. After all, ‘engage’ is part of their
name. Cengage Learning is dedicated to helping students in whatever ways they
can (which are many) and they truly care about students’ futures.
Their brands include: Brooks/Cole, CourseTechnology, Delmar, Gale, Heinle, South-Western and Wadsworth, among others. Course Categories Include: Business, Economics, Computing & Information Technology, Culinary, Travel, Health Care, Humanities, Social Sciences, History, Mathematics, Media Arts, Design, and Trades.
Of course,
Cengage Learning is known for their varied textbook titles and library
resources. However, they are so much more than publishers. They offer an
abundance of tools and resources, all for the benefit of students and their
educators, so that they can work together in sync. Cengage Learning provides
integrated learning solutions that bridge from the library to the classroom. Some of their offerings include: Engaging Minds (see below); Live Events: Cengage Learning’s live events are awesome. They’re for educators, and they offer an excellent opportunity to gather together with authors, colleagues, thought leaders and staff. Educators can immerse themselves in topics such as strengthening student engagement, improving learning outcomes, teaching using the most effective practices, and many other important subjects relating to students and their education. They will also divulge information regarding cutting-edge online offerings. Their events are engaging (of course) and inspiring; Virtual events: Live streaming videos, lectures, skill-boosting webinars, and interactive workshops are part of the virtual event section of Cengage Learning’s website. Topics and technology will be taught in, as Cengage always does, engaging ways (hope you see the pattern here… always about being engaged); Conventions: They keep up-to-date on education by attending and exhibiting at hundreds of conferences and conventions each year, and they are committed to being in the know.
Cengage Learning: Engaging Minds Blog and Website...
Engaging Minds Blog and Website: It’s true that colleges choose the textbooks
that you’re going to use for your classes. It’s also true that hundreds of
colleges already utilize the plethora of books published by Cengage Learning. However,
there’s a lot more to Cengage Learning than books. One of their most useful
tools is their Engaging Minds blog/website. Engaging Minds is a highly useful
(free) resource that Cengage Learning offers to all students, whether you are
using one of their textbooks or not. This section of their website is loaded
with tools, strategies, articles, resources, and information that will inspire
and help students with: making the change over from high school to college; assisting
students and parents with selecting and attending college; designing successful
curricula and programs to create a dynamic learning experience; preparing for
their first day of college; developing and/or improving essential academic
skills; making a ‘connection’ with their university; staying focused; reaching
personal goals; effective studying skills; test-taking tips; writing research
papers; improving presentation skills; managing free time; becoming oriented to
campus resources and facilities; setting short and long-term planning; developing
analytical and critical thinking skills; improving written and oral
communication skills; transforming their way of learning; using practices that
inspire success; increasing career skills; and so much more!
Things you might want to bring:
Electrical and Appliances: Computer and charger, power cords and extensions, printer, camera, alarm clock, lamps and light bulbs, microwave, refrigerator, air conditioner, fan, television, stereo and speakers, DVD player
Decorative: Bedding (pillow, comforter, sheets, pillowcases), egg crate, mattress pad, posters, wall plaques; area rug, mirror, picture hangers
Storage: Under bed storage, hangers, storage bins, lock box, safe, shoe organizer, trash can
Cleaning: Supplies, rags, vacuum, air freshener
Bath Necessities: Body wash/soap, shampoo, face wash, cosmetics, nail clipper, q-tips, cotton balls; bath tote/caddy; flip flops, razor, shaving cream, toiletries, toothbrush and toothpaste, floss, towels, deodorant, hair dryer, brush/comb, vitamins, medications
School Supplies: Notebooks, folders, pens and pencils, scissors, post-its, calculator, backpack, USB flash drive, stapler, tape, textbooks
Clothing essentials (in addition to everyday clothing): Laundry bag, dryer rack, ironing board and iron, laundry detergent, quarters, stain remover, lint brush, sewing kit, umbrella, jacket, gloves, hat, boots, sneakers, bathrobe
Misc: Thumb tacks, flashlight, bottled water, sports equipment, silverware, dishes, bicycle, insurance information